A vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
Applications are invited for a six or twelve month locum consultant position, joining the department of paediatric anaesthesia at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. This is a fixed-term vacancy commencing as soon as possible.
The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children provides secondary and tertiary health services for the region and is the site of regional and supra-regional services in paediatric oncology, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cardiac surgery, paediatric surgery, intensive care, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, respiratory medicine, nephrology, neurosurgery, plastics, and burns.
The successful applicant will join a welcoming department of 24 Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetists and provide anaesthetic care for patients undergoing surgery across a wide range of specialties (excluding cardiology and cardiac surgery).
The Children’s hospital is part of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust, one of the largest foundation trusts in the country, with strong links to the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.
Applicants are required to be post-CCT with GMC registration and have at least 12 months of suitable paediatric anaesthesia subspecialty experience in a recognised centre in the UK or abroad.
Informal enquiries and visits to the department should be directed to the clinical lead, Dr. Alastair Keith.
The appointee will be responsible for providing anaesthesia and analgesia care to patients at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and neighboring hospitals within the Trust, including Bristol Dental Hospital and Bristol Eye Hospital.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and more than 100 clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 in South West England. UHBW has been rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and is committed to excellent patient care, research, and innovation.
Our hospitals are located in Bristol and Weston, offering city living close to countryside or seaside, with easy access to the South West's attractions. UHBW is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and promotes diversity and equal opportunities in its workforce.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for additional details.
This advert closes on Wednesday, 6 August 2025.
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